Super Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

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This easy Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is ready in about 20 minutes thanks to the pre-made masala paste that turns this into a pantry-staple, quick-make meal your family will love!"

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Masala Paste

Key Ingredient

Masala Paste: – yellow onion – red onion – garlic cloves – ginger, peeled – garam masala – mild chili powder – Turmeric – ground cumin – ground cinnamon – ground cloves – salt – cayenne pepper – sliced almonds – cilantro leaves – lemon juice

Ingredients

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Chicken Tikka Masala – portion masala paste – boneless, skinless chicken breast – plain yogurt – tomato puree – coconut milk (full fat) For serving: – Rice – Cilantro – Naan

Ingredients

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Super Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Yield

4 Servings

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Total Time

25 Minutes

1. In a food processor, combine the yellow onion, red onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, salt, cayenne, cilantro, almonds and juice of 1 lemon.

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2. Blend until you form an even and thick paste.

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1. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and toss with the yogurt. Set aside.

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2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 TBSP of olive oil.

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3. When warm, place the masala paste in the skillet and stir for 30 seconds - 1 minute, until the paste becomes nice and fragrant.

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4. Add in the chicken/yogurt and cook until mostly cooked through, stirring frequently.

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5. Pour in the tomato puree and the coconut milk and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.

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6. Turn off the heat and allow to sit for a few minutes to let the sauce thicken up a bit.

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7. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with either rice or naan (or both!)

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Enjoy!

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